Help me choose a sencha
We offer over seven different sencha blends, each with its own unique character. Take this quiz to find a sencha that we recommend for your usage and your preferences.
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Recommend me a sencha based on ... Flavor
What kind of flavor do you prefer in green tea? Naturally sweet, with rich umami
Try Kaboku. This sencha has the richest character and the fullest umami taste of our sencha selection.
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What kind of flavor do you prefer in green tea? Balanced
Try Hosen. This sencha has a medium body, well-balanced umami, sweetness, and astringency, and a round aftertaste.
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What kind of flavor do you prefer in green tea? Light and bitter
Try Unro. This light category sencha has a brilliant aroma and crisp bitterness when brewed hot.
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What kind of flavor do you prefer in green tea? I'm not sure
We recommend starting with our sencha named Hosen. This variety is our most popular blend, and it has a nice balance of sweetness, umami, astringency, and soothing aroma.
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I like to brew my tea ... Standard, everyday green tea
Try Hosen. This sencha has a medium body, well-balanced umami, sweetness, and astringency, and a round aftertaste.
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I like to brew my tea ... With boiling water
Try Unro. This light category sencha has a brilliant aroma and crisp bitterness when brewed hot.
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I like to brew my tea ... Cold brew
Try Kumpu. This rich category sencha has a deep sweet character that shines when cold-brewed.
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I like to brew my tea ... Iced tea
Try Unro. Teas in our light category work well with this brewing method, since they have a crisp refreshing character that tastes delicious when iced.
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I like to brew my tea ... In tea bags
Would you like to brew a full pot of tea at once or a single serving? Single serving
See our range of sencha One-Cup teabags. In the morning, just add hot water for a fast cup of sencha.
Recommend me a sencha based on ... Brewing method
I like to brew my tea ... In tea bags
Would you like to brew a full pot of tea at once or a single serving? Full pot (large portion)
See our range of One-Pot Teabags. These larger teabags can be used for a teapot, large mug, or a pitcher, for quickly brewing a large batch of tea at once.
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I am looking for ... Something with breakfast
Try Nichigetsu. This blend has a medium-light character that pairs well with both savory and sweet breakfasts, while still being substantial on its own.
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I am looking for ... A satisfying afternoon break
Try Kaboku. This complex, full body sencha has a long aftertaste that makes us feel relaxed. Brew a cup and sit down with a favorite book.
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I am looking for ... Something refreshing after sports
Try Unro. Brew this light-bodied sencha and cool it down in the refrigerator, or pour it over ice. Take your iced sencha with you in your water bottle, and drink it for refreshment after the game.
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I am looking for ... A chaser or instead of alcohol
Try Shoike. Brew this medium, balanced sencha as a cold brew, or pour it over ice. Then, serve it in a glass in any situation that would otherwise call for wine or other alcoholic drinks. Shoike has a refreshing, snappy character, that can fit well with appetizers or as a digestif.
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I am looking for ... A gift
What gift giving occasion sounds best? A sencha for beginners
Try Hosen. Our most popular sencha, Hosen has a balanced, accessible taste.
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I am looking for ... A gift
What gift giving occasion sounds best? A sencha for sencha fans
Try Kaboku. Sencha fans will enjoy this tea's rich, complex character and aroma.
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I am looking for ... A gift
What gift giving occasion sounds best? A Japanese teapot for sencha
An original, completely handmade kyusu with an elegant texture and a functional design.
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I am looking for ... A gift
What gift giving occasion sounds best? A gift card
Give the gift of great tea and unlimited choice with an Ippodo Tea virtual gift card. A perfect present for tea lovers in your life.
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I am looking for ... Something else
Something else ... Organic sencha
Our Organic Sencha is a sencha blend of JAS certified organic sencha harvests. It has a satisfying amount of umami and sweetness, and a unique character that changes with every release.
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I am looking for ... Something else
Something else ... Kyusu teapots for sencha
A basic teapot: Hakuji Kyusu. We recommend this kyusu for your first Japanese style teapot.
